College of Communication and Fine Arts:
Department of Art & Design:
2-Dimensional Studio
BFA/2-Dimensional Studio
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE:
The BFA degree in 2D Studio
Concentration is intended for those
students who are interested in pursuing
a career or educational advancement
in the areas of drawing, painting,
printmaking and mixed media. The BFA
degree is widely considered to be the
professional degree of choice for those
students who desire to advance into
the practice of fine arts or continuing
graduate education.
Entry Requirements: Acceptance into the professional
degree program will require a portfolio review 30 hours
into the program. Further information can be obtained on the
department website or by contacting a studio arts advisor.
Due to the professional expectations
of the BFA degree-seeking student,
successful completion of a portfolio
review process is required before full
admission into the program is allowed.
Two-dimensional work has historically
ranged from a variety of painting,
printmaking, drawing and collage
processes. Two-dimensional media
also includes the exploration of
a variety of media, concepts and
processes culminating into
works of art.
Art/Design Foundation Courses:
Digital Tools
Foundations of Form and Space
Foundations of Time and Space
Introductory Drawing
Survey of Art History I
Survey of Art History II
Core Studio Courses:
Color and Technology
2D Studio I & II
3D Studio I & II
Photo Studio I
<<dti>> Principles of Digital Design
Life Drawing
Conceptual Drawing
Modern and Contemporary Art History
Research and Criticism
2D Studio Concentration:
2D Studio III
2D Studio IV
Collaborative Studio
Internship
MAJOR COURSES
GENERAL STUDIES
TOTAL
Upper Level Courses:
Portfolio Design
The Business of Art/
Design
Exhibition Techniques
Seminar in Art/Design
Senior Exhibition
59 hrs
61 hrs
120 hrs
Bachelor of Fine Arts
[professional degree]
2-D
Studio
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Mixed Media
College of Communication and Fine Arts:
Department of Art & Design:
2-Dimensional Studio
The main courses within this program are:
Foundation Courses comprised of basic courses
in drawing, computer applications, design, color
science, and art history to prepare the studio
arts major for more advanced exploration in the
making of visual art. These courses are: Digital
Tools, Introductory Drawing (or e-Drawing),
Foundations of Form and Space, Foundations of
Time and Space, Color and Technology and Art
History 1 & 2.
2D Studio 1—4 mainly directed towards
materials, techniques, processes and concepts
in making art through two dimensional media.
Collaborative Studio provides the preprofessional studio major the opportunity to
create thematic bodies of work challenged by the
notion of collaboration and inter-media exploration.
Bodies of work created are generally geared
around one particular theme, topic, or process and
students are expected to present final works in
exhibition and portfolio format.
Conceptual Drawing the exploration of image
making that expands drawing from direct
observation to a more conceptual approach.
Research and Criticism focuses on the critical
reflection of works of art from times past as
well as contemporary trends and issues in art.
Students learn to carry out research on topics
and artists as well as write sophisticated papers
about such.
Internship in Art provides a valuable opportunity
for students to gain field experience in either a
professional studio situation, a gallery or museum,
or some other professional art-related venue
where students gain practical and vocational
experience in the field of visual arts.
Senior Exhibition which provides students the
greatest opportunity to showcase their skills,
knowledge and passion. Each student generates
a comprehensive body of work geared around
an approved proposal topic/theme. Students also
create a promotional kit for themselves to market
which includes a letter of application or inquiry,
a professional resume, a digital portfolio, a
material portfolio, and business card. Students
also write a comprehensive report/manifesto
about their research and artwork as well as write
an artist’s statement.
Life Drawing drawing the human form with
emphasis on rendering mood and expression
while learning skeletal and muscular structure.
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Department of Art and Design
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